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Microsoft’s legal department allegedly silenced an engineer who raised concerns about DALL-E 3
A Microsoft manager claims OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 has security vulnerabilities that could allow users to generate violent or explicit images. The company’s legal team reportedly blocked Microsoft engineering leader Shane Jones’ attempts to alert the public about the exploit.
Twitter whistleblower says company had Chinese agent on payroll
During a hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee, Twitter’s former security chief turned whistleblower, Peiter Zatko, shed new light on his claims that the company’s lax security practices harmed U.S. national security.
Senators press Twitter CEO to address whistleblower claims
The leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are pushing Twitter’s CEO Parag Agrawal to address allegations made by the company’s former head of security in a lengthy whistleblower complaint
Elon Musk can use whistleblower claims to try to get out of Twitter deal, judge rules
Elon Musk can use whistleblower claims from Twitter’s former head of security, Pieter Zatko, as he attempts to get out of the $44 billion acquisition, a judge has ruled.
Twitter still hasn't addressed 'egregious' whistleblower claims
Twitter has done almost nothing to publicly address the most explosive claims made by its former security chief turned whistleblower.
Elon Musk is trying to stall his Twitter trial by a month
Elon Musk's lawyers today filed a motion to delay his trial against Twitter by a month, arguing they need more time to process information from whistleblower Peiter Zatko, the former head of security at Twitter. Musk's legal team is attempting to amend its counterclaims against Twitter.
Elon Musk has a backup plan to kill his Twitter takeover
Elon Musk is making another attempt to kill his Twitter acquisition by citing whistleblower Peiter Zatko, Twitter's former head of security.
Elon Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower
His lawyers demanded details on how spam affects Twitter's business, among other things.
Twitter whistleblower to testify about company's 'widespread security failures' at Senate hearing
Twitter’s former security chief will testify at a Senate hearing about the company’s security practices.
Twitter whistleblower claims company’s practices pose national security risk
Twitter’s former security chief has raised serious questions not just about the company’s security practices, but the potential for foreign governments and entities to influence the company.
Congressman proposes whistleblower protection for UFO spotters
Rep. Mike Gallagher wants immunity for people who speak out about UFOs.
Mark Zuckerberg denies Facebook puts profit over users' safety
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has responded to claims made by whistleblower Frances Haugen.
Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says company 'chooses profits over safety'
The whistleblower behind several recent Facebook reports says the company "chooses profits over safety."
US releases NSA leaker Reality Winner into supervised custody
The US federal government has released Reality Winner from prison into supervised custody
US senators ask Amazon why it keeps firing COVID-19 whistleblowers
A group of nine senators, including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, want to know why Amazon keeps firing COVID-19 whistleblowers.
Saudi Arabia may be spying on its citizens via US mobile networks
Data shared by a whistleblower suggests Saudi Arabia may be using a weakness in mobile telecom networks to track its citizens in the US, The Guardian reports. The data shows that over a four-month period, Saudi Arabia's three biggest mobile phone companies sent 2.3 million requests for Provider Subscriber Information (PSI). Normally, that data is used to help foreign operators register roaming charges, but the high volume of requests could also give the Saudi telecoms enough info to track users within hundreds of meters of accuracy.
Facebook, YouTube delete posts claiming to name Ukraine whistleblower
There's an impeachment inquiry taking place against Donald Trump, which started with a whistleblower complaint about conduct on a call with officials in the Ukraine. Outlets like Breitbart have published content claiming to name the person who initially filed the complaint claiming the president violated his oath of office. Now the latest free speech flashpoint for social networks is whether or not to allow the spread and amplification of the name, while lawyers for the whistleblower argue that publishing a potential name puts that person at risk. CNN reports that Facebook and YouTube have decided to remove posts with the name, while Twitter -- where US House Rep. Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump Jr. have shared posts with the name -- says it is not against the rules. With public hearings on the matter scheduled to start next week, this is unlikely to go away anytime soon.
Cisco Systems pays out $8.6 million in cybersecurity whistleblower case
Cisco Systems has paid out a penalty of $8.6 million after failing to disclose security holes in software it sold to the US government. Video Surveillance Manager was used by authorities like LA Airport, the Washington D.C. police and New York City's MTA. Unfortunately, the system had flaws that meant an attacker could gain control of the system, although there is no evidence that any successful attack occurred.
Uber whistleblower Susan Fowler's next chapter: NYT editor
Susan Fowler (now Susan Fowler Rigetti) has had a momentous, influential year and a half. Her blog post exposing sexual harassment culture at Uber not only prompted a change in corporate culture, but contributed to CEO Travis Kalanick's downfall and a broader investigation of harassment in tech. There's even a movie in the works. It's only fitting, then, that her next job will maintain that focus. The New York Times has hired Fowler Rigetti as its Op-Ed section's Technology Editor, where she'll commission and sometimes write pieces discussing the influence of technology on culture, politics and beyond. She'll stay in Northern California and will start work in September.
EU tool lets whistleblowers report anti-competitive companies
In a bid to surface more illegal tax deals and clamp down on shady practices like price fixing, the European Commision has launched a new tool to let whistleblowers anonymously come forward. The regulator has set up a tips hotline and a public email address (if the person doesn't mind being named) but now also hosts an encrypted web form that can "alert the Commission about secret cartels and other antitrust violations" while protecting a person's identity.
